Achieve More: The simple technique used by billionaires

R.R. Saum
2 min readApr 19, 2023

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Planning and productivity go hand in hand. Shot of an unrecognisable businessman writing in a notebook during a late night at work.
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Legendary investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett is known for his extraordinary financial shrewdness and foresight. With more than $100 billion net worth, he is one of the most successful investors in history. Buffett’s productivity framework and long-term perspective sets him part.

Buffett’s approach distinguishes itself in a world overflowing with time management methods including:

  • The Pomodoro Technique
  • The 2-Minute Rule
  • The Ivy Lee Method
  • The Kanban System
  • The Timeboxing Technique

Not every technique suits everyone’s work style, preferences, or job demands. Certain methods may be too rigid or time-consuming. Some prefer a flexible and customizable approach.

Portrait of Warren Buffett
Photo: Warren Buffet in 2015, public domain work prepared by US government employee.

Enter Warren Buffett’s 25/5 rule, a powerful and universal strategy for achieving long-term success. The 25/5 rule’s unique advantage lies in its unwavering focus on the long term.

Approach

List your top 25 goals, select the five most crucial, and avoid the remaining 20 at all costs. This process ensures a concentrated effort on what truly matters.

By zeroing in on your most important objectives, the 25/5 rule creates clarity and purpose, propelling you to your long-term vision. It is an effective approach to prioritizing and long-term goal-setting. People with clear goals and a sense of purpose are more likely to be productive and satisfied with their lives (Klug & Maier, 2015).

Like Warren Buffett, harness the 25/5 principle to unlock your full potential and achieve a more fulfilling, prosperous future. By concentrating on what’s essential and eliminating distractions, you can join the ranks of the world’s most accomplished individuals.

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R.R. Saum

Futurist | Helping future-proof companies to lead tomorrow's markets. Navigate the future with confidence: rrsaum@boundlessliving.org